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LA County libraries go fine-free for their younger readers
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Reema Khrais
Jan 8, 2018
Officials say when young readers rack up fines, the likelihood they'll use their card again, or return to the library, diminishes.
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Manufacturing is alive and well in Reading, Pennsylvania
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Amy Scott
Feb 7, 2017
Employers and educators join forces to build a new pipeline of skilled workers.
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Learning Curve
Can tablets really help kids learn to read?
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Ben Johnson
Sep 1, 2014
Author and parent Jason Boog talks about his book, "Born Reading."
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Goldfish have longer attention spans than Americans, and the publishing industry knows it
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Kai Ryssdal
Feb 11, 2014
Book publishers are taking a page from Netflix's binge-watching-centric business model
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Fighting dyslexia with shrinking screens
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Ben Johnson
Aug 21, 2013
It turns out that reading on a computer screen -- even a tiny one -- might actually help people with dyslexia improve speed and focus.
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By The Numbers
New law in China gives new meaning to 'required reading'
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Chau Tu
Aug 12, 2013
New research shows Chinese people are reading books at a low rate -- less than half as many as Americans. Policy makers there are reportedly considering new legislation to change that.
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Books for your summer reading list
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Raghu Manavalan
Aug 9, 2013
Our friends in finance share some of their favorite books for your summer reading list.
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Study: Kids would read more if they had e-readers
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Daryl Paranada
Sep 30, 2010
Getting your kid an e-reader could get them to read more....
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